One product issued by NWS for: 12NM S Chincoteague VA
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 650 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 ANZ650-652-680-682-684-160700- /O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0017.261017T1200Z-261018T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM- Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM- 650 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM, Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$